Life Issues Category
THINGS YOU LEARN WHEN YOU’RE SICK….
Posted on December 13, 2012 Leave a Comment
Not sure why I’m writing this blog. I guess just too much time on my hands as I’ve been cooped up in this house all day sick as a dog. Maybe it’s meant to do something for someone. Hope we all feel better soon. You are not HEALTHY When you aren’t healthy you can’t expect […]
I THINK WE’RE ALL BI-POLAR
Posted on December 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
Do you feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster? Feeling on top of the world one moment and then right back at the bottom the next. Life throws a lot our way and it can feel very overwhelming at times. We can feel like we’re drowning, like there is no way out, and that […]
Do You Feel All Alone?
Posted on December 4, 2012 2 Comments
There are times when we all, feel alone in this life. Through heartache, pain, and all sorts of strife. We feel so abandoned, and out of control. We can barely see light, at the bottom of the hole We pray without ceasing, but worry much more. We don’t have the strength, to pick ourselves off […]
5 THINGS WE MUST REMEMBER
Posted on November 20, 2012 1 Comment
Each of us are in the midst of a battle. A battle of the mind, body, and soul. Even believers in Jesus Christ face this battle and maybe in even greater ways. The good news is we don’t face this battle alone. Let’s look at some things we must always remember in order to stay […]
SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE
Posted on November 14, 2012 Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again my friends. Along with the excitment of Thanksgiving and Christmas comes the exhaustion of the rat race most of us have associated with it all. Somehow in the midst of what should be some of the best times of our lives we find ourselves tired and just hoping to […]
WHY HALLOWEEN SHOULD BE CELEBRATED
Posted on November 1, 2012 1 Comment
I grew up in church all my life. I recall that there were always some who sought to protest the celebration of Halloween. I do understand that some feel this holiday was birthed by darkness, but I think very few of us who celebrate Halloween today ever see it as a time of darkness. I’ve celebrated Halloween […]
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?
Posted on October 29, 2012 Leave a Comment
We all live in this broken world together. From your house to the White House there are problems on every corner. More important to note there are hurting people everywhere. Whether you’re in Walmart, at a ball game, or even at church there are people on every side that need help, hope, and someone to […]
WE’RE MOVING AGAIN!!!!!
Posted on October 27, 2012 1 Comment
It’s hard to believe, but since Aimee and I got married back on August 23, 1997 (15 yrs ago), we have lived in 12 different homes. My oldest son has lived in 9 different locations in his short 13 years on this planet. We have children that were born in South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee […]
WHAT WILL YOU DO THIS WEEK?
Posted on October 8, 2012 1 Comment
Many would say this is just another week. Work, school, eat, sleep, and then get back up and do it all again. But, I have to ask myself WHAT WILL I DO WITH THIS WEEK?….I ask this for the following reasons…. A. This week could be the last week of my life. What if these […]
HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?
Posted on October 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
As many of my facebook friends should know by now, I love watching college football. And, I’m really excited that the Gamecocks are winning. But, there is a major difference between something you enjoy and something you put your whole heart into. Here is what separates a hobby from an idol. Here is when you […]
JUST CAN’T CATCH A BREAK….
Posted on October 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
Do you feel like you’re being attacked from every direction? Like you can’t catch a break no matter how hard you try? The bills keeps coming, the problems keep piling, the stress keeps rising, and you’re doing your best just to make it through the day. Here are some things you should know…. #1: You’re […]
7 Things That Could Make You HYPER SENSITIVE….
Posted on October 2, 2012 Leave a Comment
Do you overreact to the slightest remarks, blow things completely out of context, and just look for someone to say something so you can call foul? Do you walk around like a bulldog just waiting for a reason to come unleashed? Are you hyper sensitive? 7 Things That Could Make You HYPER SENSITIVE…. #1: You […]
HOW TO HAVE A GOOD WEEK?
Posted on September 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
For most of us Monday means back to the grind, early mornings, and the end to a weekend we wish could last forever. I must admit that I’m right there with you as I feel like sometimes all I do is go from one event to the next. So, knowing that life must go on […]
YOU MATTER
Posted on September 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
I meet so many people who have a low self esteem, low self worth, and battle with what I call an identity crisis. I’m not sure I can tackle this entire matter in just a short blog because there are so many things that can contribute to these things. Your childhood, your perspective of success, […]
WHY PEOPLE SAY HURTFUL STUFF
Posted on September 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
If you live on this imperfect planet full of imperfect people you will be hurt, misunderstood, and treated unjustly at some point. Even Jesus the only perfect person to grace this planet faced this reality. It is so important that each of us understand where much of this behavior comes from and that each of […]
Christians, Preachers, & Politicians
Posted on September 7, 2012 1 Comment
Anyone that knows me has rarely if ever heard me talk about politics. Over the years I’ve heard many imply that preachers and politicians have a lot in common. Honestly, I have never liked the comparison, but I will admit that I can see some comparision. Personally, I have never felt like I was trying […]
OVERWHELMED
Posted on September 5, 2012 2 Comments
Are you drowning in stress? Tired of carrying the same burdens, getting the same calls from bill collectors, and dealing with the same constant chaos both at work and home? I believe most of us feel we’re caught on a merry go round that is making us both sick and tired. What can we do? […]
WHEN SOMEONE HURTS YOU
Posted on August 28, 2012 2 Comments
If you live long enough you will have someone hurt you. Most heartache comes from relationships that seem so promising and secure, but blow up before we can really make sense of anything. Yes, things develop over time and we can see signs as we look back, but the pain is still real. Picking up […]
Woke Up On The Wrong Side?
Posted on August 20, 2012 Leave a Comment
I woke up earlier than usual to help my wife get our boys ready for their first day back at school. Aimee headed one way with our middle school boys, while I headed to the elementary school with a 3rd grader and a two year old by my side. I must admit that I woke […]
FOOTBALL IS THE DEVIL
Posted on August 18, 2012 Leave a Comment
College football is about to kickoff not that I’m counting down the days. Millions will tune in to watch their favorite teams. Gamecocks, Tigers, Panthers, and countless other fans will fill the stands or enjoy the game on TV, internet, or radio. Will you be one of them? Before you get swept away by football […]
SHOULD VACATION BE AN OPTION?
Posted on August 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
My granddad was one of the hardest working men I’ve ever known. He was a very successful business man, made a lot of money, and helped a lot of people throughout his 87 years. The only thing he never learned how to do was take a vacation. Maybe it was his upbringing, his generation, or […]
COMPLICATED PEOPLE
Posted on August 9, 2012 3 Comments
They are family, friends, co-workers, classmates, neighbors, acquaintances and even church members. You stumble into them and know that a war awaits. They raise your blood pressure and always seem ready to fight. They are “Complicated People.” Usually we do our best to avoid them. If we see them coming our way we seek to […]
GOD IS THERE
Posted on August 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
If you don’t know by now, God uses the toughest times in your life to speak to you the loudest. I guess its the only way he can get our full attention….Here is just a little something I felt inspired to share with you all. There are times in life you aren’t sure what’s going […]
Some Things I’ve Learned About Life
Posted on August 8, 2012 2 Comments
Recently, I took some much needed time to reflect on things that God has taught me through the years. Of course, we’re always learning, but I think the following top ten is worth sharing. Hope you’ll read it and make comments… THINGS I’VE LEARNED ABOUT THIS LIFE. 1. LIFE IS NOT ABOUT ME. I definitely […]
Money Matters
Posted on August 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
I think we can admit that money is a hot topic in every household. Especially these days when things are tight for most and tough decisions have to made. Maybe you are at a point where you need a financial makeover? Or maybe you just need a renewed perspective when it comes to money? Here […]
Aim to Win The Gold
Posted on August 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
Have you been watching the Olympics? Last I checked Team USA and China were leading the pack with gold medals. One of the events we’ve racked up the medals in has been swimming. I can only imagine how much hard work, laps, and exhaustion have gone into each participant training for the Olympics. Most of […]
Dealing With Change
Posted on July 31, 2012 2 Comments
There are many things we are still trying to figure out about this life, but one thing is for sure, life is a series of changes. At home, at work, and in society we deal with constant change. Some people like change, most people don’t, but regardless of your preference things are always in […]
When You Feel Like Giving Up
Posted on July 25, 2012 5 Comments
We’ve all been there…..tired, frustrated, and just ready to throw our hands up in the air. I QUIT is what we want to shout, but for some reason we continue to hold on with everything we have to keep things together. Usually this indicates at the very least that something has to change and it […]
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